Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Superior (CO); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 employment with liability保险

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure and professional development

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Superior, CO is seeking an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to support preschoolers with developmental needs. You will design and implement IEPs, provide specialized instruction, and foster growth in communication, social-emotional, and pre-academic areas.

Collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams is essential, as you monitor progress, document outcomes, and participate in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Early Childhood Special Education endorsement required.
• Experience with preschool-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for preschool students.
• Provide specialized instruction in communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and pre-academic areas.
• Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and educational staff to support student success.
• Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain compliant documentation.
• Participate in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and positive behavior supports.
• Foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Colorado Department of Education Teaching License with Special Education endorsement

Early Childhood Special Education endorsement

Job description

## Early Childhood Special Education TeacherApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Superior, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R-101479**Job Title:**Early Childhood Special Education Teacher**Pay Range:**$50-60/hour**Job Description:**### **Up to $60+/hour | Superior, CO | Full-Time | August- October 2026 |**### **Early Childhood Education Special Teacher**## **Position Details:*** Full-Time, 1.0 FTE* August 2026-October 2026 (LOA Coverage)* Support preschool-aged students with a variety of developmental and educational needs## **About the Role**Hello ECSE Teachers! Ampersand Therapy is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher to support young learners in Superior, CO. In this role, you'll provide specialized instruction and early intervention services that help preschool students build foundational academic, communication, social-emotional, adaptive, and behavioral skills.This position is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful learning experiences for young children.## **Why Join Us*** Competitive pay (Up to $60+/hour) + steady school-year schedule* Supportive district partnership* W-2 employment with liability insurance included* Healthcare benefits\* + 401(k) with company match* Reimbursement for licensure and professional development* Referral bonuses* Therapist-run company that understands school-based services## **What You'll Do*** Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for preschool-aged students* Provide specialized instruction in communication, social-emotional development, adaptive skills, and pre-academic areas* Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities* Support students with varying developmental delays and disabilities* Collaborate with families, therapists, and educational staff to support student success* Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain compliant documentation* Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings* Utilize evidence-based practices and positive behavior supports* Foster an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment## **What We're Looking For*** Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Teaching License with Special Education endorsement* Early Childhood Special Education endorsement required* Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred* Strong collaboration, communication, and classroom management skills* Passion for supporting young learners and their families* School-based experience preferred but not required## **About Ampersand Therapy**Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where educators and therapists feel valued.*Benefits apply to employees working 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.*Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics.Please reach out to [e-mail] if you have any questions!We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!